International Press Opinion on the Morocco-Brazil Match
The match between Morocco and Brazil generated a lot of reactions in the international press. This press review highlights the main articles published on June 14, 2026.
French Press — Le Monde — June 14
“2026 World Cup: In their tournament debut, Brazil and Morocco end in a stalemate after an exciting duel”
Le Monde reports that Morocco and Brazil played to a 1-1 draw. The outlet praised the first half of the match, describing it as beautiful and lively. According to the newspaper, Morocco demonstrated its capacity to compete with top-tier teams globally, while Brazil remains a formidable opponent. This match is viewed as one of the best openings of the tournament.
Brazilian Press — O Globo and Estadao — June 14
“The worst 45 minutes since the 7-1 against Germany”: Brazilian press slams Seleção after draw with Morocco in the 2026 World Cup”
O Globo contends that Brazil fell short against Morocco. The publication criticized the lackluster first half displayed by the Seleção, as well as the performances of certain players and tactical decisions made by coach Carlo Ancelotti. The outlet concludes that the draw indicates the Brazilian team still has areas needing improvement.
Luisão criticizes Brazil’s defense: ‘A mistake fit for the under-11s from defenders who played in the Champions League final’
According to Brazilian media Estadao, former defender Luisão criticized Brazil’s defense following the draw with Morocco. He believes that the Brazilian defenders made a significant error leading to Morocco’s goal. He also took issue with some of coach Carlo Ancelotti’s choices, particularly the late substitution of Endrick. Moreover, he expressed that the management issues in Brazilian football over the past years have adversely affected the team’s performance.
Moroccan Press — Bladi — June 14
“Match against Brazil: Morocco played with eleven players born abroad (MRE)”
The article from Moroccan media Bladi stated that this match not only showcased Morocco’s potential to compete with major teams but also highlighted the strong solidarity among Moroccans worldwide. A notable moment occurred in the 65th minute: following a player substitution, all Moroccan players on the field were born abroad. This underscores the importance of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) in the national team and their contribution to the success of the Atlas Lions.
